Comments on: A Third Life

By: Steve

Steve — Thu, 23 Dec 2010 20:46:54 +0000

I had the great fortune of flying north with him, he lives in Boerne, TX, I live in San Antonio, TX, for a Notre Dame game from SAT to ORD back in 2003. I sat next to him and he showed me his dream, the photo’s of the small scale mock-up and drawings. It was the Ara statue with his players holding him up after a big win. He said it was his life long dream to have that made if he could only get the funding. He said THAT was his dream because he was at ND during that time, the great exciting initial years of the Era of Ara. Super, humble, great guy. Buy the book.

By: Tim Taft

Tim Taft — Thu, 16 Dec 2010 19:49:39 +0000

I met Jerry back in 2000 and have had the good forture to see his studio and visit with the man privately. Now ten years later I look forward to reading his book that showcases his life and gift.
Three cheers to Jerry and Gail and the life God has blessed both of them.

If I have but one regret it is that Jerry was not a Longhorn…. Domers get all the breaks!

By: Joe Schaefer ND'59 SJHS '55

Joe Schaefer ND'59 SJHS '55 — Mon, 13 Dec 2010 17:27:06 +0000

I won the mold for the ND monogram on Moose’s blazer. It was the prize for correctly guessing the weight of the Moose statue at a Notre Dame Club of San Antonio “send off” of Moose’s statue to Notre Dame. It hangs prominently in my office. I will treasure it always

By: Paul Gill

Paul Gill — Mon, 13 Dec 2010 00:04:43 +0000

Jerry crafted a bronze plaque commemorating Fr.Bernard Lange. It hangs in the weight room at the Gug. Players can now take a few moments between reps to read about the Notre Dame priest who
once held the world record in the bench press and could bend quarters with his fingers.

By: coco

coco — Sun, 12 Dec 2010 21:19:58 +0000

I saw him at the 2005 Spring game as well. He was amazing. What a guy. I will never ever forget that incredible experience.

By: Marty Peters

Marty Peters — Sat, 11 Dec 2010 18:38:58 +0000

I had the great pleasure of talking with him during the 2005 Spring Game with the wind and snow blowing around us. What a down-to-earth person with great stories.